Local MP Meg Munn was recently given a tour of Heeley’s hidden heritage by staff and volunteers from South Yorkshire Energy Centre.She discovered some of the stories about local buildings, which had been uncovered by residents and volunteers over recent months as part of the Heeley Walk and Talk project.The centre will carry on providing weekly health walks and plans to produce a heritage leaflet with walking routes so people can learn more.

Meg said:

“I really enjoyed learning more about Heeley’s hidden heritage.It was lovely to hear some of the stories given by former residents of the area and to see some of the pictures from the past.It’s great to know that staff and volunteers are continuing their work to uncover more stories and will be holding further events later in the year.”

Heeley Walk & Talk was a pilot project to bring together South Yorkshire Energy Centre’s work with older people and their health and heritage walks.Around 12 people took part in each of the weekly walks, including former residents who shared their memories of Heeley with walk leaders.

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Meg with Val, Shelley and Ken outside what is thought to be the oldest surviving building in Heeley.